D6094 is the CDT code for an abutment-supported crown made of titanium or titanium alloy — a single implant crown that seats onto a separate abutment connected to the implant body. It's reported for the definitive restoration, not for the implant fixture or the abutment itself.
Informational only — confirm the official CDT descriptor and your payers' rules independently. This is general guidance, not billing, coding, or clinical advice.
When to Use the D6094 Code
Report D6094 when the final, permanent crown on a single dental implant is titanium or titanium alloy and it is supported by an abutment — a connector piece — rather than seated directly on the implant. It applies after osseointegration is complete and the case is restored with a definitive crown, whether the crown is cemented or screw-retained to the abutment.
Pick the code by how the crown is supported and what it's made of. D6094 is titanium abutment-supported; an implant-supported titanium crown (seated directly on the implant, no separate abutment) is reported with a different code, and a porcelain or PFM abutment-supported crown uses its own material-specific D6058–D6065 range. Do not use D6094 for a crown on a natural tooth — those are the D2700-series codes. The abutment itself (D6056 prefabricated or D6057 custom) is a separate procedure from this crown.
Documentation & Clinical Scenarios
Implant restorations are higher-cost benefits, so documentation should make the implant and the restoration clear:
- Tooth/site number and confirmation that the restoration is on an implant, not a natural tooth.
- Implant placement and restorative dates, since some plans tie the benefit to seat date or to implant history.
- Radiograph(s) showing the implant, abutment, and seated crown.
- A narrative noting the crown material (titanium) and that it is abutment-supported.
The abutment (D6056/D6057) is billed separately from the crown, and any prior surgical or grafting procedures carry their own codes. Keep the implant history in the chart even when a pre-authorization isn't required, in case of a post-payment review.
Insurance & Billing Tips
- Verify implant benefits specifically. Some plans exclude implants entirely or cover them under a missing-tooth or major-services category with separate limits.
- Pre-authorize when in doubt. A pre-estimate with radiographs is common for implant crowns and sets accurate patient expectations.
- Watch for missing-tooth and waiting-period clauses. Coverage may hinge on whether the tooth was missing before the plan's effective date.
- Bill the abutment separately. D6094 is the crown only; the abutment and any surgical steps are their own line items.
- Confirm the benefit date rule. Whether the plan pays on the prep or seat date affects claims that cross a benefit year.
Example Case
A 58-year-old patient who lost a lower molar has an implant placed and, after healing, returns for the final restoration. The dentist seats a titanium abutment-supported crown. The office submits a pre-estimate with a radiograph showing the implant and abutment; the plan confirms implant coverage with the tooth documented as missing after the plan's effective date. The custom abutment is billed as D6057 and the crown as D6094 with the seat date. Because implant benefits were verified up front, the claim is paid at the expected level and the patient's estimate holds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between D6094 and an implant-supported crown code?
Support and material. D6094 is a titanium crown seated on a separate abutment that connects to the implant. An implant-supported crown is seated directly on the implant with no intermediate abutment, and uses a different code. Code by how the crown is actually retained, because plans may treat the two differently — and because the abutment is a separate billable item only in the abutment-supported pathway.
Does D6094 include the abutment?
No. D6094 is the crown only. The abutment is its own procedure — D6056 for a prefabricated abutment or D6057 for a custom abutment — billed separately with its own justification. Any earlier surgical placement of the implant body is also coded separately, so an implant case typically appears on the claim as several distinct line items rather than one.
Will insurance cover a D6094 implant crown?
It depends heavily on the plan. Some exclude implants entirely; others cover them under major services with frequency, waiting-period, or missing-tooth limits. Coverage often hinges on whether the tooth was missing before the plan's effective date. Verify implant benefits specifically — not just "crown" benefits — before treatment so the patient estimate is accurate.
Do I need a pre-authorization for D6094?
Many plans recommend or require a pre-estimate for implant crowns, submitted with a radiograph showing the implant and abutment and a narrative confirming the titanium, abutment-supported restoration. Because implant benefits vary widely and may be excluded or limited, getting the pre-estimate back before the seat appointment lets you quote an accurate out-of-pocket amount.
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